RE: .46 Greatplanes Christen Eagle GP/EP
There is not a larger Eagle in the works. Sorry. Enjoy the little one!
Posted on: 6/23/2011 12:31 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: 2010 US Nats... share YOUR story
[quote]ORIGINAL: Mike Wiz Interesting but not surprising. IMAC has for many years been known as a game for very large planes. That doesn't work so well in a bad economy... especially if you like to use electric power. [/quote] And pattern equipment is affordable to the masses in this economy?...come on. Close to 100 entries is awesome to read! Hopefully there will be a resurgance at the lower levels...so the contests are not as top heavy. cheers and good luck to everyone.
Posted on: 7/20/2010 5:38 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: 2010 US Nats... share YOUR story
Vamos Rene Grebe!!!!
Posted on: 7/20/2010 5:10 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M12
Hello. 22 pounds is a myth. You can hit 18lbs witout any extra work.... Here is the thread in the Giant Scale forum- http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_9223910/tm.htm cheers, George
Posted on: 6/25/2010 11:53 AM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D
Interesting tone. Did you also receive a 25% GP Pitts M12s with some wrinkles? Nice use of exclamation points. Very excitable. Have a great day.
Posted on: 5/5/2010 1:05 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D
Wrinkles in the covering is something we deal with on all ARFs. It is painfull to read about them....but they happen. Until climate controlled sea-going containers are the norm.....it will happen. George
Posted on: 5/3/2010 4:05 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D
It is great to see more flight reports guys! This project took a looooooong time....and hearing about the different impressions for you guys is a rare but welcome thing for me see online. cheers, George
Posted on: 5/3/2010 11:27 AM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Hangar 9 Phoenix 7 ARF
Final over the gun range was part of the charm!
Posted on: 4/29/2010 10:52 AM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Classic Pattern Event in Chicago...2010?
Hello Rusty. Last night we finished up our "Team Entry". I think JD's neighbors were stoked when we fired it up around 10:30 pm! I think I will be flying the Advanced schedule. I hope others will too. I will ask Mr. Danhakl which class he wants to fly. Our plan is to roll in that Friday afternoon. cheers, George
Posted on: 4/25/2010 5:30 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Great Planes Z-526 ZLIN Akrobat Build Thread
It is not likely. This model has not been particularly popular. It really is an awesome flying model....and one that has not been played out. cheers, George
Posted on: 3/31/2010 12:33 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Steve Helms Aurora's powerplant??
I flew novice at the BIRDS Open @ Mile Square Park in either 1986 or 1987. Steve had the YS SS Auroras...with the MK vpp. Chip was also flying an Aurora...but with an Asano prop I believe...and the mongo sized Futaba single stick! I sat on my transmitter box and watched all of their flights from behind the judges. Even as a middle school punk....I can remember thinking that Steve's airplanes arguably looked better on the inside than out.....the finish was amazing. Someone mentioned that earlier in the htread...and that is no joke! Don't get me wrong....the finish on the exterior was perfect. I never did get my hands on an Aurora. I did fly a Cosmos for a few contests....until a "bird strike" in Chula Vista claimed it. What a great time for pattern! On a side note....now multi time Pylon Champ and all around super fast dude...Rich Verano (YS) bested the Masters field with a brand new EZ Supra Fly that weekend.
Posted on: 3/12/2010 10:51 AM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D
18.2 pounds....is 18.2 pounds....;-) Great info. It is nice to see somebody getting some flights in on the new Pitts.
Posted on: 3/10/2010 11:14 AM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Great Planes PLUMA 3D Foamie
You really should be using 3s batteries.
Posted on: 2/25/2010 2:14 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "3D Electric Flying!"
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RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D
Looks great! Very clean install pics. George
Posted on: 2/17/2010 11:37 AM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: What do I have?
Update: I good friend from Buffalo (thanks Art!) thinks it may be one of Ed's Starfire designs. The scheme is definetly his. George
Posted on: 2/15/2010 4:21 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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What do I have?
So I have been looking for something to fly at Rusty's contest in May...and my father found an Ed Keck built model from a friend of ours in Rochester NY. I am told it is very well built and finished....but I do not recognize it. Any ideas>? Either way...it is getting an OS 61 and pipe...and some Futaba FAAST gear....and the plan is to head north to Chicago. cheers, George
Posted on: 2/15/2010 2:29 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Classic RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Great Planes 25% Pitts M-12s 3D
Hello guys. RE: Spinner- The scale shaped spinner for this airplane is rather large. Initially we went ahead and used a spinner that was made just like the other Performance Series offerings...but it was far too heavy. We needed a lighter weight spinner...so we went ahead and designed a proper CNC machined bar stock spinner painted to match the airplane. The spinner would have raised the kit price up to much in our opinion....so like the majority of airplanes sold in this category....we did not include a spinner with this kit. They will be available soon. thanks, George
Posted on: 2/15/2010 11:24 AM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Giant Scale Aircraft - 3D & Aerobatic"
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RE: Great Planes 50cc Pitts M12
[quote]ORIGINAL: MinnFlyer GP G-Rod, They say thay this thing is made for the DA-50. Will the new OS 55cc fit? [/quote] Hello, Yes the new OS 55 will fit. I am not positive what will be available for exhaust setups....but the engine will mount up. George
Posted on: 12/21/2009 2:49 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes 50cc Pitts M12
[quote]ORIGINAL: jbarnes Looks like its got the same weak gear my 50cc Reactor has, wish they would provide a little more robust gear. [/quote] The landing gear for this model is un-related to the Reactor gear.
Posted on: 12/21/2009 10:52 AM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes 50cc Pitts M12
Here are a couple of more pics. enjoy. (edit: sorry about the double posted pics....I can not seem to figure out how to clean up my attachements.)
Posted on: 12/18/2009 12:36 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: CPLR in Shanghai
I think the 110 version is what they were flying in those pics. maybe the smaller version has a 2 piece wing???
Posted on: 11/5/2009 12:58 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "RC Pattern Flying"
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RE: Great Planes Sequence F3A
Here is what Rusty posted regarding his mixes on the Sequence. "Rudder/Elevator: I added 8% left/8% right rudder elevator mix. Rudder/Aileron mix: I added -8% of left aileron with left rudder and +7% right aileron with right rudder." "Aileron Differential: Servo #1 (always left for me) 100% Right 95% Servo #2 95% Right 100%"
Posted on: 11/5/2009 12:21 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "Electric Pattern Aircraft"
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RE: Larger Revolver
An OS .91 4 stroke was used in this video. The Revolver is being flown by XFC competitor Jason Danhakl. http://video1.hobbico.com/gallery/gpm/gpma1019-action.mpg
Posted on: 10/22/2009 12:00 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes Z-526 ZLIN Akrobat Build Thread
I am flying the same elevator pushrod setup on my Extra 300sp. Using just the screws and wheel collars. BUT....an easy upgrade is to use the collars as a "place holder"...and then solder it.
Posted on: 10/15/2009 11:18 AM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes Z-526 ZLIN Akrobat Build Thread
Matt will be using an OS .55AX....and standard 3004 BB servos.
Posted on: 10/14/2009 10:14 AM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes Z-526 ZLIN Akrobat Build Thread
Great news Uncle Matt!! I am excited to read your impressions on this airplane..... cheers, George
Posted on: 10/13/2009 2:04 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: GP performance series Extra 300sp Flutter
Another note.....we will be including a printed version of this document with all future production of the Extra 300sp. We will also post a link to this information on the Great Planes website for the Extra. GR
Posted on: 9/18/2009 5:35 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: GP performance series Extra 300sp Flutter
Hello, I am sorry to read about your experience with the Extra 300sp. I noticed your clevis is connected to the control horn rather far in. We have had one other customer report a similar issue (but did not lose his model). We sent him the PDF which I have posted here. It is hard to say what his results were after he looked over the information, but we have not heard back from him. I have included a pic of his wing and the linkages. I have been flying the same model (very hard) with all stock hardware, and have not had any failures. Every model is stress tested with added ballast during development...and we do not have any record of a flutter issue. With that said....there are many variables in our hobby...and sometimes it is difficult to determine the root of issues like yours. Please feel free to email me directly, and I will look into your situation with our service department on Monday. Again...I am very sorry to hear about your model, and I hope sharing some of this information can be helpful to others. Best regards, George Rodriguez Product Manager Hobbico/Great Planes grodriguez@hobbico.com
Posted on: 9/18/2009 5:26 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 300 GP/EP
I am using a 1600 nimh 6V pack. http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXVRH8&P=7
Posted on: 9/18/2009 12:18 PM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Great Planes Extra 300 GP/EP
I am running an OS .81fsa....I have the rudder servo mounted in the tail (in the "inverted" spot"). I believe my CG is slightly aft of the rearward measurement in the manual. I have the airplane in my car...I will snap a pic of my battery mounting over lunch..and post it here. All of the hardware etc. are stock kit provided items.
Posted on: 9/18/2009 10:35 AM by Author "GP G-Rod" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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